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Titanic Style: Dress and Fashion on the Voyage Hardcover – November 13, 2012

by Grace Evans (Author)

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Titanic Style explores the world of fashion and dress at the time of RMS Titanic’s famous voyage. With stunning images and enlightening historical analysis, this book takes us through the wardrobes of passengers and crew of all classes and ages, from the most intimate undergarments to the warm overcoats needed on that last fearful, cold night.

The ship was a microcosm of post-Edwardian society, in which everyone belonged to a particular class and dressed accordingly. The luxurious attire of the ladies in first class, the cream of European and American society, was changed several times a day, while the more sober and conservative clothes of the men of all ranks subtly conveyed their status, and children were dressed to enhance their social standing.

We also visit the families below deck, dressed in second-hand or homemade clothes, heading for a new life in a country free of repressive class distinction. Stories and records of individual passengers and crew members are woven into the narrative to give an engaging account of what life was really like onboard the world’s most famous ocean liner.

Whether you are a Titanic enthusiast, a fashion lover, or both, this book will delight you with exquisite garments and the absorbing cultural history behind them.

Print length

184 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Skyhorse
Publication date

November 13, 2012
Dimensions

7.5 x 0.75 x 9.75 inches
ISBN-10

1620871998
ISBN-13

978-1620871997
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About the Author

Grace Evans studied history at the University of York. Passionate about the history of fashion, she began her career at the Museum of London before taking the post of Keeper of Costume at Chertsey Museum, which she has held for over ten years. In addition to curating a series of fashion exhibitions, she regularly lectures and writes about the history of dress. Her book Fashion in Focus — 1600 to 2009: Treasures of the Olive Matthews Collection at Chertsey Museum was published in 2011.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Skyhorse; 1st edition (November 13, 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 184 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1620871998
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1620871997
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.75 x 9.75 inches

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KLM

Great reference book!

Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2020

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Good quality production, good writing, great pictures!

Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2013

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Each new book I receive about Titanic always offers new information; just as this one does. Looking foward to new information about Titanic.

Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2015

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Most interesting and entertaining. It brings an immediacy to a cosmic event.

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Park

A little disappointed

Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2014

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Some interesting stories about the Titanic passengers, such as how a fashionably attired apprentice dressmaker was mistaken for a first class passenger upon rescue and provided a cabin on the Carpathia before being booted out when her steerage status was discovered! But I was too disappointed in the selection of illustrations to give more stars. I was surprised there weren't photos of actual passengers, besides Lucile, to display their attire and that 10 and 20 year old gowns were prominently featured.

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dlc

Good Reference

Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2014

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If you costume, this is a good reference for the 1915 fashions. If you're looking for a Downton Abbey fashion, this would be a good reference. A bit short on detail, but a good starting point.

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AlanaMarie

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2015

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I hope to read this soon - it's a lovely book!

Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2017

Love this book!

Dont buy it for the pictures

Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2017

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I had hoped this book would have way more pictures of the female passengers than it did. I'm a costumer of sorts and bought it for reference purposes. It did turn out to be a fairly interesting book overall, but definitely a disappointment for my purposes. I sure wish there had been a "see inside" thing on this one- I"d have saved my money.....ah well, such is life

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Susan Crisp

Excellent condition, thank

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 30, 2017

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Excellent condition, thank you

Isabelle

Très bon livre

Reviewed in France on November 10, 2013

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Il y a relativement peu d'illustrations et de photos mais beaucoup d'explications sur cette mode "Titanic" qui correspond à la troisième période de la Belle Epoque et, dans quelle mesure, elle a été suivi dans le bateau. Les différentes toilettes selon les heures et activités du bateau qui sont un microcosme de l'époque.

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H.M.

Zeitreise Titanic

Reviewed in Germany on January 21, 2013

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Man erhält einen sehr umfangreichen Einblick, wie es auf der Titanic war.
Die Zahl der Fotos die Bekleidung zeigen hält sich in Grenzen, ist aber auch nicht das Hauptthema,
obwohl es der Titel vermuten läßt.
Interessant sind die oft unbekannten Einblicke, der Unter- und Mittelschicht auf diesem Schiff.
Der Vergleich der verschiedenen Decks und Klassen an Bord. Bilder von Passagieren und Bediensteten.

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